70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing
| 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Specialized mission wing |
| Role | Intelligence and cryptologic operations |
| Size | 6,200 personnel |
| Part of | Air Combat Command (Sixteenth Air Force) |
| Headquarters | Fort George G. Meade, Maryland |
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| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Charles L. Carter |
The 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 16th Air Force. It is stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
Known as "America's Cryptologic Wing", is the only Air Force wing that supports the National Security Agency, the Sixteenth Air Force, and the entire United States Air Force with cryptologic intelligence.
The 70th Reconnaissance Group conducted observation, artillery adjustment and fighter and bomber support training with United States Army ground forces during World War II. The group served as a reserve unit for two years later in the decade. During the Cold War, the 70th was a component wing of Strategic Air Command's (SAC) deterrent force as a strategic reconnaissance organization and heavy bombardment wing.